Mikeys is a versatile artiste based in Europe, he has proven his music to be one of the best Nigerian music in Europe where he is based. In this exclusive interview with Jhayke Adesanya of JAC he reveals more about himself
Can you tell us your name in full?
My names are Olayiwola Michael
You are a Nigerian but base in Europe?
Yeah
I’m a Lagos born producer based in Europe
Okay, that brings me to the question, how long have you been living in Europe?
I’ve been living in Europe for 6 years
So basically it’s been how many years since you started music professionally?
3 years, my mom was a chorister; I always go to choir rehearsals and all read more...... that.
So what genre of music do you do?
I do all genres; I’m into all kind of music.
How do you cope to get your music spread across Nigeria from abroad?
It’s not been easy, but we are still pushing hard to get into the African market
I market my music in a lot of countries.
What do the Europeans think about your music?
Well Afro beat is clearly taking over the whole world, and they play Nigerian music here too. I’ve got a lot of positive comments; I’ve got some harsh ones too though.
Have you released any album?
Not yet. I’m working on my first album, it’s dropping soon.
And if i may ask you Mikeys, Are you married?
Nope not at the moment.
If you have the chance to date a Nigerian female music artist, who will that be?
Yemi Alade. She’s got swag.
And which Nigerian female celebrity will you like to feature and why?
Hmm I would like to feature Yemi Alade because her sound is unique
So who is your mentor in the music both in Europe and Africa, precisely Nigeria?
Don Jazzy of course
Apart from music what keeps you going?
I’ve got other things I do, I’m a businessman.
How do you cope? Attending to your business and also producing and recording your songs?
It’s not been easy, but with God all things are possible.
What advice do you have for music artistes out there?
They should keep making good music and stay focused. There is light right after the tunnel.
Can you tell us your name in full?
My names are Olayiwola Michael
You are a Nigerian but base in Europe?
Yeah
I’m a Lagos born producer based in Europe
Okay, that brings me to the question, how long have you been living in Europe?
I’ve been living in Europe for 6 years
So basically it’s been how many years since you started music professionally?
3 years, my mom was a chorister; I always go to choir rehearsals and all read more...... that.
So what genre of music do you do?
I do all genres; I’m into all kind of music.
How do you cope to get your music spread across Nigeria from abroad?
It’s not been easy, but we are still pushing hard to get into the African market
I market my music in a lot of countries.
What do the Europeans think about your music?
Well Afro beat is clearly taking over the whole world, and they play Nigerian music here too. I’ve got a lot of positive comments; I’ve got some harsh ones too though.
Have you released any album?
Not yet. I’m working on my first album, it’s dropping soon.
And if i may ask you Mikeys, Are you married?
Nope not at the moment.
If you have the chance to date a Nigerian female music artist, who will that be?
Yemi Alade. She’s got swag.
And which Nigerian female celebrity will you like to feature and why?
Hmm I would like to feature Yemi Alade because her sound is unique
So who is your mentor in the music both in Europe and Africa, precisely Nigeria?
Don Jazzy of course
Apart from music what keeps you going?
I’ve got other things I do, I’m a businessman.
How do you cope? Attending to your business and also producing and recording your songs?
It’s not been easy, but with God all things are possible.
What advice do you have for music artistes out there?
They should keep making good music and stay focused. There is light right after the tunnel.
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